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Company will showcase leading-edge digital video surveillance solutions at IFSEC 2006 in the UK.March Networks™, a leading provider of Internet Protocol (IP)-based digital video surveillance solutions, announced today that as part of its international expansion plans it has appointed Michael Rack as Vice President of UK Sales.Mr. Rack joins March Networks following a total of eight years at security provider Senstar-Stellar Ltd.  At Senstar-Stellar, Michael held various senior leaders...

Glen Higson is the newly appointed CEO for Dowshu, the digital recording specialists. He brings to the company a wealth of CCTV industry experience, with an impressive back catalogue of employers including Honeywell, Norbain and Andover Controls.  Glen has worked with the Dowshu products for a number of years and has been so impressed by the company's growth and product development that he was delighted to be chosen for the post.  Glen relocated to Ireland 4 years ago and is now ba...

LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, the leading manufacturer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification applications, and Intercard AG, the market leader in the personalisation of plastic cards in Switzerland, agree on a licence partnership and strengthen their joint position. Since 1988, Intercard AG has been a successful supplier of products and services in the plastic card personalisation field.  The company develops special solutions for plastic card chip coding.  Its eff...

Two leading, open standards platforms now merged into one-offering end users a complete IP video and access control solution DVTel Inc., multiple award-winning market leader in the development and delivery of intelligent security solutions over IP networks, today announced that it has acquired Security Applications, Inc. (SAI).  SAI designs and develops a high-end, IP-based access control system that encompasses PLC control, video badging, visitor management, time & attendance, alarm...

Powerful new alliance provides end-to-end IP physical security solution DVTel Inc., multiple award-winning market leader in the development and delivery of intelligent security solutions over IP networks, today announced that HID has chosen DVTel to join its elite group of OEM partners for the VertX Access Controller and the iCLASS EdgeReaderTM series.  "Working together, our two companies seek to develop something highly innovative to really advance the IP-based security marketplace," sa...

New Entity to Deliver the Industry's Broadest Range of Products and Services Specifically Designed for Security OEM, Distribution, and Installation Channels Worldwide ASSA ABLOY's Global Technology Division (GTD) today announced the formation of HID Global, a new business entity focused on providing products and services targeted to the needs of key channels within the access control industry.  The HID Global structure combines the HID and Indala brands of access control readers and...

Fiera Milano, the Italian exhibition and congress organiser conducted a "Security & Safety Award" programme at this year's SICUREZZA, SICURITECH Expo and CHIUSURE TECNICHE in March.  The new compact Kaba elolegic cylinder won the special prize in the design category of security products.The aim of the exercise was to reward the best products for their functionality and design and to facilitate higher public awareness about them.  The exhibitors were allowed to enter w...

Midlands Account Manager joins Merit Li-Lin UKMerit Li-Lin UK, Taiwan's largest CCTV manufacturer, announces the appointment of Mike Boughey as Midland Area Account Manager.Following continued growth within the company, the appointment is designed to strengthen Merit Li-Lin's position in the Midlands, providing support to both new and existing customers. In his new role Mike Boughey will be responsible for customer account management and new sales development.  With over seven years...

Vigilant Technology Limited, the AIM-listed company (ticker: VGT), which designs and manufactures sophisticated, "intelligent" solutions for the high-end CCTV security and surveillance market, today announces its maiden preliminary results.HighlightsRevenues increased by 33% to US$8.2 million (2004: US$6.2 million)Gross Margin rose to 61% (2004: 49%)Operating Profit turnaround to US$0.8 million (2004: Operating loss of US$0.7 million)Net Profit Before Tax of US$0.64 million (2004: Net...

Axis Communications, the IP-Surveillance market leader, has recently announced a sharp rise in sales growth and profitability in 2005.  Axis’ net sales in the financial year ending 31st December 2005 worldwide were up 29 per cent to SEK* 895 Million from SEK* 691 Million in the previous year.  Network-based video solutions sales worldwide (including network cameras and video servers) rose by 55 per cent for the full year. During the last quarter of 2005, video solutions showed a...

MAXxess Systems have opened an office in DubaiThe new premises located in the Airport Free Zone, Dubai will provide a base for MAXxess  sales and technical support personnel as well as providing product demonstration and training facilities for customers.Commenting on the opening of the new office, Lee Copland, Managing Director, MAXxess Systems EMEA said, "Over the last few years we have been very successfully involved in a large number of projects in the Middle East.  We believe...

Vista, the UK’s premier brand of CCTV equipment, has opened a sales and technical support office close to Paris, France.The French operation will be headed by the brand’s newly appointed dedicated French Country Manager, Mr Partick Finas, who brings with him a wealth of senior management experience within the country’s security industry. "The opening of an office in France is a strategically important decision and underpins Vista’s commitment to the country,&quo...

G4Tec is pleased to announce that Mark Robinson has been promoted to National Sales Manager for Group 4 Technology Electronic Security Systems group.  Mark will be responsible for all sales initiatives in the UK including the sales staff.  He reports to Jim Clarkson, Divisional Director, Electronic Security Systems. G4Tec’s engineering department is developing many new and exciting products for 2006. These new developments will provide an opportunity to strengthen our position in...

SourceSecurity.com, the leading pan European portal and promotional medium serving the security industry has joined industry heavyweights Dedicated Micros, HID, iPix, DSC, and Johnson Controls to become a corporate sponsor of ISC West, the largest security show in North America, at Las Vegas 5 - 7 April 2006. Launched in 2000, SourceSecurity.com has become the fastest growing medium in the security industry, boasting more than 25,000 users from across the UK, continental Europe and the Midd...

Milestone Systems announces the hiring of three major players from the international IT arena to ramp up their management.  Lawrence de Guzman is the company’s new Marketing Director, Mads Bo Frederiksen is the new VP Sales, and Kim Macallan is the new Head of Product Management. Milestone Systems is beefing up the ranks of its management with major IT muscle as a springboard into continued growth.  The company has hired Lawrence de Guzman as Director of Marketing, Mads Bo F...

ADI, a leading low voltage and security distributor, today announced its parent, Honeywell would acquire Gardiner Groupe Europe from Electra Partners Europe, a private equity firm, to strengthen ADI’s scope in security distribution throughout Europe.  The company anticipates completing the transaction in the first half of 2006, subject to regulatory review.Gardiner Groupe Europe, with their headquarters based in Paris, France is a leading distributor of CCTV systems, fire alarm,...

HID, the premier manufacturer of contactless access control cards and readers for the security industry, today announced that Frankie Man has been promoted to sales director for the Asia Pacific region, reporting to Lester Doig, managing director of HID Asia Pacific Limited.  In his new position, Mr. Man will be responsible for expanding HID's market share and increasing the company's sales network in Asia Pacific.  By working with HID customers at all levels, Mr. Man and his t...

Leading Global security publication, A&S International magazine, selects Nextiva for its breakthrough innovation and category leadershipVerint Systems Inc., a leading provider of analytic software-based solutions for communications interception, networked video security and business intelligence, today announced that A&S International Magazine has named Verint’s Nextiva video management and analytics solution as a Prime Product of the Year award winner for 2005.  A&S Inter...

Honeywell today announced the appointment of Andrew Bull as UK sales director for Honeywell Video Systems (part of Honeywell Systems Group).  Based at the Runcorn office, Andrew is responsible for UK video product sales, working closely with dealers, consultants, specifiers and end users.  He heads up a six person sales team and reports to Joe Janick, sales director, Honeywell Systems Group EMEA.Andrew joined Honeywell as part of the Novar acquisition last year, where he was business d...

Axis Communications and HP announced today that they will partner to deliver a network scanning solution for small & medium-sized businesses (SMB).  The HP Scanjet 7650n Network Scanner is an out-of-the box solution consisting of the AXIS 70U Network Document Server and the HP Scanjet 7650 Document Flatbed Scanner.  The HP Scanjet 7650n Network Scanner is the ideal business document communicator and fax replacement for the specific needs of SMBs.  The total value of this...

The Board of Croma, the specialists in the design, development and production of overt and covert surveillance, security and defence related products, is pleased to announce that following the announcement on 1 December of its final results to June 2005, and the exchange of contracts for the first of two acquisitions, the Company has now exchanged conditional contracts for the second of the two proposed acquisitions.  This exchange allows it to adopt further due diligence on the target comp...

G4Tec is pleased to announce that Richard Jess has been promoted to Sales Manager of Scotland. Richard will be responsible for all sales initiatives in Scotland including the recruitment of additional sales staff.  He reports to Brain Fallon, division manager-Scotland.“It is my intention to grow G4Tec business in Scotland by providing exceptional customer service and hiring a world-class staff,” said Richard Jess, sales manager-Scotland.   “I am honored G4Tec has...

Arco, the UK’s leading supplier of safety clothing and equipment, has won a major design award for its state-of-the-art national distribution centre (NDC) in Hull.The flagship NDC triumphed in the Design Excellence category of the Hull Daily Mail’s British Business Awards. Harold Hardcastle, Arco’s Divisional Director, Estates, said: “The standard of competition this year was very high so it is particularly pleasing to win this award. “It’s a credit to the Mar...

The new distribution agreement will increase ROKONET’s exposure in North America.ROKONET Industries, a leading provider of comprehensive security solutions worldwide, has reached a nation-wide distribution agreement with ADI North America as part of an extensive contract that also includes ADI International in Europe.  ADI North America will now sell ROKONET’s comprehensive line of intruder alarm products.Rokonet’s products are well known in the US and Canada, varying from...

Honeywell today announced the appointment of Joseph Janick as sales director for Honeywell Systems Group in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).  Based in the Netherlands, Mr. Janick is responsible for sales of all Honeywell Access and Video products and systems, working closely with sales and marketing teams across EMEA to develop strategy and product positioning.Mr. Janick relocated from North America to the Netherlands earlier this year and officially commenced his role in April....

Dowshu is pleased to welcome Sean Clancy to its ever expanding team of security experts. Sean brings a convincing security background to his role as Southern Regional Sales Manager. He has worked in the industry for 20 years in high profile companies including Burle Industries (Formerly RCA), Rediffusion Communications, Loronix and PTS Security Ltd (Specializing in Pelco), gaining extensive expertise in manufacturing, distribution and systems integration. Like all Dowshu staff, Sean’s skil...

iOmniscient and DVTel integrate their product solutions The intelligent surveillance industry is rapidly expanding, with consumers recognising the benefits of artificial intelligence behind the cameras of traditional surveillance systems. iOmniscient, the world leader in Intelligent Surveillance has just announced an integration partnership with DVTel, a highly regarded provider of IP cameras, network video and audio recording and monitoring and analysis tools. iOmniscient's products are now...

North American Video, a leading security systems integrator, and a premier provider to the gaming industry, has been awarded a Gaming Service Supplier License by the Washington State Gambling Commission. Licensing regulations in the State have recently been amended to include gambling service suppliers and North American Video is one of the few security technology firms who meet eligibility requirements for this license. “Business opportunities abound in the Indian gaming industry, but it...

Rainbow CCTV, the California-based CCTV product manufacturer, has announced its vendor partnership with ADI International.  ADI, the US’s leading security and low voltage distributor with more than 100 locations in North America, launched operations in 12 countries earlier this year, establishing its international presence across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Rainbow is pleased to be a part of this initiative.ADI offers a wide choice of established security and low voltage brand...

Fujitsu, one of the world's leading suppliers of hard disk drives and computer peripherals and a market leader in document management scanners, has won the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) Innovation Award for the network security category, one of the most popular ones, with its ‘contactless' PalmVein authentication device.  In order to be considered for the final round, the innovation had to represent a breakthrough from traditional ideas or methods in its field, and be more than a...